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I’ve always been obsessed with sun protection. The last thing I want is to look like a dried out piece of leather…or better yet, in 20 years, a raisin. Among my friends I am always compared to sheets of paper…I like my animal hides tanned – not my skin. Don’t get me wrong – a girl with a perfect spray tan can be beautiful…it’s just not for me. But it’s defiantly better than a tanning bed!

For many of us, we’ve heard the importance of sunscreen and other protective measures when tanning for years, so that’s not what I’m going to focus on today. Instead, I’m going to talk about a type of (somewhat) unintentional UV exposure that can leave you just as harmed (if not more) than lying out in the sun for a day.

UV INDEX PROTECTION CHART

Gel Manicures are probably the most damaging thing I do to my skin. Every two weeks I have a gel manicure. Before I go, I protect my hands with a SPF, but even that might not be enough to protect you from the powerful rays. The lamps used to cure the nails are lower than those of tanning beds, but if using on a regular basis they can be even more harmful because of the direct and prolonged exposure.

So next time you go get exposed to UV rays remember this – skin protection is important (AND DONT LOOK INTO THE LIGHT!). Even if you get flack for it now, in 20 years, everyone will wish they had followed your example whether they have just aged badly or are having more unfortunate effects such as skin cancer. Be careful as we begin the summer!!!